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Maati TV — Pakistan’s first web television
Maati TV aiming to promote community-based journalism, indigenous culture and social values.
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Veena ‘Ki Jawani’ in ‘Bigg Boss’ grand finale
After creating ripples in "Big Boss" for 12 weeks, Veena Malik is all set to rock grand the finale.
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Lollywood left behind - again
English movies are being screened instead of local ones to entertain those travelling domestically by bus, train.
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The life of an extra
When films are not being made, it is the extras in Lollywood, along with technicians, who suffer the most.
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PAF Cinema inaugural
PAF Auditorium Cinema opened its doors for film buffs with screening of Farah Khan’s latest movie Tees Mar Khan.
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Puran Bhagat revived
Following its success, commercial theatre has evolved and has now become a popular choice.
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Sohna Zaini: a 50-year-old tale revived
Punjabi folk love tale "Sohna Zaini" opens eight-day folk festival at Baghe Jinnah Open Air Theatre in Lahore.
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Muharram traditions: City’s oldest procession stays true to its routes
The first Ashura procession in Lahore is believed to date back to the early 19th century.
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Making symbols of reverence
In Muharram processions, the alam, the cradle, and the mehndi are used as symbols to show attachment.
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Muharram traditions: Katri Bawa proud of its nauha khawans
Muharram 4 and 24 are marked by residents for reciting new nauhas.